Optimal Conduit Diameter Selection in Coronary Bypass Grafting Using Saphenous Vein
The objective of this study was to evaluate the association between vein graft diameter and long-term survival. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - March 7, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Malgorzata (Maggie) Szpytma, Robert A. Baker, Damian Gimpel, Richard F. Newland, David G. Lance, Gregory D. Rice, Gareth Crouch, Jayme S. Bennetts Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Cardiotoxicity in Oncology Guidelines: Discrepancies Do Matter
Cardio-Oncology is an emerging field encompassing the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer therapy-related cardiovascular toxicity (CTR-CVT), permitting patients with cancer to receive optimal anticancer treatment and improving both cancer and cardiac outcomes. Cardio-Oncology patients uniquely face dual competing mortality and morbidity risks from cancer and cardiovascular disease and thus collaboration between multiple stakeholders —Cardiology, Medical Oncology, Haematology, Radiation Oncology—is essential to improve patient outcomes. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - March 6, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sean Tan, Zainel Kader, Daphne Day, Daniel Chen, Stephen J. Nicholls, Satish Ramkumar Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Self-Apposing Stents in Coronary Chronic Total Occlusions: A Pilot Study
This pilot study assessed the 12-month angiographic and clinical outcomes of self-apposing (SA) stents in patients undergoing chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - March 5, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ahmed Elborae, Mohamed Hassan, Mohammed Abdel Meguid, Karim Bakry, Ahmad Samir, Emmanouil Brilakis, Hossam Kandil, Ahmed ElGuindy Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Clinical Effectiveness and Utilisation of Cardiac Rehabilitation After Hospital Discharge: Data Linkage Analysis of 84,064 Eligible Discharged Patients (2016 –2021)
Despite the highest levels of evidence on cardiac rehabilitation (CR) effectiveness, its translation into practice is compromised by low participation. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - March 5, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Alline Beleigoli, Jonathon Foote, Lemlem G. Gebremichael, Norma B. Bulamu, Carolyn Astley, Wendy Keech, Rosanna Tavella, Aarti Gulyani, Katie Nesbitt, Maria Alejandra Pinero de Plaza, Joyce S. Ramos, Marie Ludlow, Stephen J. Nicholls, Derek P. Chew, John Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Mean Perfusion Pressure and Venous Congestion: Important but Often Forgotten Aspects of Heart Failure
In this issue of Heart, Lung and Circulation, Rajagopalan et al. provide evidence that a lower pre-operative mean perfusion pressure was associated with decreased post-operative survival in patients undergoing heart transplantation [1]. Further, their study carefully teased out the contributions of high venous pressure, arterial elastance (Ea) and body surf ace area (BSA) on the relationship between mean perfusion pressure and survival. This work provides further evidence for individualising therapies—suggesting a need to aim for higher mean perfusion pressure, particularly in those with pre-existing high venous pressu...
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - March 1, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jai Raman, Raymond Hu, Rinaldo Bellomo Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Heart Foundation: Empowering Non-Experts to Identify Rheumatic Heart Disease
Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a mostly preventable disease of disadvantage. While RHD has been eradicated in many places globally, it continues to devastate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Nearly 80% of RHD cases in Australia affect First Nations Peoples [1]. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - March 1, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Le Smith, Dr James Marangou Tags: Heart Foundation Source Type: research
Editorial Board
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Impact of the New Definition of Pulmonary Hypertension on the Prevalence of Primary Graft Dysfunction in Lung Transplant Recipients
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) secondary to lung disease (Group-3 PH) is the second leading cause of PH. The role of PH as a risk factor for primary graft dysfunction (PGD) following lung transplant (LT) is controversial. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - February 29, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: V íctor M. Mora-Cuesta, Amaya Martínez-Meñaca, David Iturbe-Fernández, Sandra Tello-Mena, Sheila Izquierdo-Cuervo, Tamara García-Camarero, Aritz Gil-Ongay, Laura Sánchez-Moreno, Pilar Alonso-Lecue, Sara Naranjo-Gozalo, José M. Cifrián-Martínez Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The Effect of Angiotensin Receptor Blockers on In-Stent Restenosis After Stent Implantation: A Meta-Analysis
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of ARBs in preventing in-stent restenosis after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - February 28, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Cui Zhao, Kai Hou, Lu Cao, Jixiang Wang Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Thoracoscopic Management of Chylothorax by Application of a Fibrin Sealant Patch
This report is of a new procedure using thoracoscopic closure of the chyle leak by application of a fibrin sealant patch. This strategy was successfully applied for closing (i) a small fistula due to a postoperative lesion of the lymphatic tributary vessels in one case, and (ii) a large fistula due to idiopathic rupture of the thoracic duct in another case. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - February 26, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Alfonso Fiorelli, Francesca Capasso, Gaetana Messina, Giovanni Natale Tags: How-To-Do-It Source Type: research
A Mixed Methods Study Exploring Patient Perspectives and Outcome Measures From Not Fasting Before Cardiac Catheterisation
This study aimed to describe the patient experience and incidence of adverse events in unfasted patients undergoing coronary angiography and angioplasty. In addition, to identify any association between duration of fasting and adverse events. Historically, patients were fasted before elective cardiac catheterisation. Routine fasting was not evidence-based, and many centres, including our unit, have discontinued the practice. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - February 24, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tristin L. Kimpton, Mark Webster, Kim Ward Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Surgical Management of Anomalous Right Coronary Artery in the Adult: Technique and Case Series
The management of adult patients with anomalous aortic origin of the right coronary artery (ARCA) from the left aortic sinus poses important challenges. The presence of symptoms or documented ischaemia, the anatomical characteristics of the ostium, and the course of the coronary determine decision-making. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - February 24, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Fabio Ramponi, Omar Lattouf, Amber Jin, John D. Puskas Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Utilisation of Chronic Disease and Mental Health Management Services and Cardioprotective Medication Prescriptions in Primary Care for Patients With Cardiovascular Diseases and Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study
This study aimed to compare the utilisation of primary care chronic disease management plans, mental health care and guideline-indicated cardioprotective medications among CVD patients with and without cancer. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - February 23, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Qiang Tu, Karice Hyun, Nashid Hafiz, Andrew Knight, Charlotte Hespe, Clara K. Chow, Tom Briffa, Robyn Gallagher, Christopher M. Reid, David L. Hare, Nicholas Zwar, Mark Woodward, Stephen Jan, Emily R. Atkins, Tracey-Lea Laba, Elizabeth Halcomb, Matthew Ho Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Letter to the Editor: Enhancing Reporting Standards in Aortic Dissection: Integrating Coronary Arteries into Aortic Zonal Division, regarding “TEM Classification of Aortic Dissection—The Evolving Scoring System: A Literature Review” by Ramesh et al., Heart Lung Circ. 2024;33(1):17–22.
In this study, the authors conducted a thorough comparison between the newly introduced Type, Entry tear location, Malperfusion (TEM) classification for aortic dissection and the existing Stanford and DeBakey classifications [2,3]. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - February 23, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Andrei M. Belyaev Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
